22nd sunday after pentecost 32nd sunday in ordinary time ... · basking in god haggai 1:15b—2:9...
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Ecumenical Prayer Calendar
Things to keep in mind this weekhellip
Planning aheadhellip
Lection Connection links current events with this weekrsquos scriptures Go to wwwseasonsonlineca and click on the link
Liturgical colour green
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Revised Common Lectionary (Year C)
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on the semi-continuous readings of the Revised Common Lectionary
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Ecumenical Prayer Calendar
If you have Internet access visit wwwseasonsonlineca to access Spirit Sightings for connections between current events and the focus passage
If you have Internet access visit wwwseasonsonlineca to access Spirit Sightings for connections between current events and the focus passage
Sunday November 10 ndash Saturday November 16 bull 2019
Based on In Godrsquos Hands Common Prayer for the World ed By Hugh McCul-lum and Terry MacArthur (Geneva World Council of Churches 2006)
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November 2019
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22nd Sunday after Pentecost 32nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeProper 27 (32)Mawlid al Nabhi (Islam)
Armistice DayRemembrance Veteransrsquo Day
Haggai 115bmdash29Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 The focus for age-level materials2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17Luke 2027ndash38
Republic of Congo Gabon Sao Tomeacute and Principe
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Season of Creation Pentecost 2 2019 Biblical Background bull November 10 2019
Basking in God
Haggai 115bmdash29Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 The focus in the age-level materials2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17Luke 2027ndash38
Living God of restoration and power we want to be so occupied with your love for the world that we no longer fear the future Your abiding spirit in our midst chases out fear Guide us in the work of worship so we find our rest in you alone Amen
What has been the more common practice of using the gospel reading as the focus during this season is interrupted this week by lifting the reading
from the book of Psalms as the focus The interruption of the everyday with a day set apart for worship and praise re-minds us to bask in the God who is the source of our identity
Haggai 115b-ndash29 the prophet is told to remind the people that the grandeur of the past will pale in comparison to the grandeur God intends for the future The ldquoyet nowrdquo of verse four promises that no matter how devastating the destruction borne witness to in verse three Godrsquos restoration will be grander The prophet calls leaders of government leaders of religion and the people at large to trust in Godrsquos power to restore far more than was ever imagined in the nostalgia of past greatness
Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 Psalm 145 is part of a group of psalms referred to as Book V (Psalm 107ndash150) by many commentaries According to the Common English Study Bible most of Book V ldquosuggests how the post-exilic community might refocus itselfrdquo (p 963 sidebar article) Psalm 145 is where the psalter shifts to its conclusion of praise Praise and worship serve to refocus the people of God on who we are as a people loved by our creator Throughout history it has been a common Judeo-Christian practice to interrupt the regular everyday routines of work with a Sabbath day of worship and praise
Psalm 145 is an acrostic poem with each English verse beginning in Hebrew with consecutive letters of the alphabet Using every letter of the alphabet emphasizes the praise of God being woven through all things Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 covers the first five and last five letters of the Hebrew alphabet The first five verses focus mainly on
what people do The last five verses concentrate mainly on what God does Verse two connects the here and now of the present with the fullness of all time Verse three holds out the reminder that God is bigger than even the fullness of all time Verse four proclaims age as no barrier to the praise of God with older generations sharing the praise of God with younger generations as well as younger generations sharing the praise of God with older generations Verse 21 declares that the praise of God requires not merely our voices but our entire beings
2 Thessalonians is a letter of encouragement and correction to a community of believers threatened by misunderstanding 2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17 calls believers to take comfort in finding their identity in being chosen by God The alarms and threats of the world are no competition for the God who gives eternal comfort and good hope In Luke 2027ndash38 a group of religious leaders tries to test Jesus about what happens when we die by posing a theoretical scenario Jesus responds to this test by reminding the community that they are already children of the living God
bull bull bull bull bullA common thread in all four texts this week is that the people of God are to find their identity not in the present world around them but instead in the eternal reality of God The fullness of ourselves is mysteriously only truly found in the fullness of God Finding that completeness takes the time and work of praising God both as individuals and as com-munities In different ways all of todayrsquos readings call the people of God to bask in ndash to thrive in the presence ndash of the living God
Seasons of the Spirittrade is based on the semi-continuous readings of the Revised Common Lectionary
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Season of Creation Pentecost 2 2019Reflection and Focus bull November 10 2019
Adapt and use for youth and adult studies sermon seeds lay worship teams
Reflecting on the Word
Connecting with lifeThe dictionary definition of bask is to expose oneself pleas-antly to warmth or to thrive in the presence of a pleasant or advantageous influence Most people will have witnessed the pure joy of an animal lounging in the warm sun If we are lucky we have experienced this ourselves Think of a time when you have simply paused and soaked up the warmth of the sun Try to remember what that felt like on the surface of your skin Now try to remember what that felt like below the surface of your skin
What words best describe this experience for you What does it mean for you to thrive in a pleasant
context Have you ever experienced thriving in an unpleasant
context How is this type of thriving different
ScripturePsalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 talks about Godrsquos greatness being un-searchable and the psalmist claims to meditate on the splen-dour of Godrsquos majesty as well as Godrsquos wondrous works Make a three-column list with the headings of unsearchable greatness majestic splendour and wondrous works In each column list things you feel would come to mind for people who are a generation older than you In each column list things you feel would come to mind for people who are a generation younger than you Psalm 14518 promises God is near to all who call
When have you experienced the nearness of God In what ways did experiencing the nearness of God
change your actions What ways do you call for God as individuals and as
a faith community when you do not experience the nearness of God
2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17 calls the community to stay active in their faith and hold fast to the traditions they had been taught
Name some valuable traditions you have been taught by your faith community
How do these traditions help you stay strong in your faith
What are the traditions your faith community is teaching now
Luke 2027ndash38 The Sadducees did not believe in resurrec-tion and yet that is the religious issue they engaged in a conversation with Jesus
How have discussions with people of different faiths strengthen your beliefs
When has explaining your faith to people who believe differently made your faith more alive for you
Connecting scripture and lifeThe final verse of Psalm 145 claims all flesh will bless Godrsquos holy name forever and ever In stories from the Bible giving thanks and praise for the past present and future of Godrsquos presence in the world is what sets the people of God apart
What experiences of worshipping with others are most renewing for you in your journey of faith
What changes might you individually and as a church make in the way you engage with the community that would bring renewal to the life of the community
Focus for Worship Learning and ServingWhen she needed to get away and figure things out a 10-year-old girl would jump on her bike and ride a couple of kilometres to a favourite park and a favourite tree Lying under the tree she would gaze through the leaves that fil-tered the glimmering sun the depth of the blue sky was breathtaking Lost in wonder and the sounds of Creation around she would find herself drifting higher and higher into the sky And then it would happen The world and life around would give way to an experience of something more significant something more powerful ndash a presence like none other A four-year-old boy ndash an only child liv-ing in a remote rural area making his own fun his own entertainment ndash would wander along the creek bed pick-ing up stones kicking in the dust filling his pockets with small pieces of fencing wire and chatting He did not feel alone he was aware of someone or something accompany-
ing him and so he chatted on From the very young to the most senior amongst us many will have experienced a God presence ndash whether we can name the experience as God or not Whether young or old in this fast-paced world there is a need to take a breath to breathe to pause and bask in the wonder and mystery we call God The words of the poet in todayrsquos reading from the book of Psalms tells how we can bring God into our everyday experiences and emotions Trust-ing in Godrsquos presence is a thread that weaves through all todayrsquos scripture passages How might worship be a time when people of all ages experience life giving way and they find themselves bask-ing in the warmth mystery and wonder of Godrsquos pres-ence What will you do to make it so
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Music Suggestions
A chart that shows the licence holder(s) for each song in each of the 9 Seasons of the Spirit Music Volumes can be found at wwwseasonsonlineca Click on Library Seasons Music Information Please contact a licence holder for permission to duplicate
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
NOTE All of these suggestions are mere starting points adapt delete and add according to your local needs
Prepare
Gather
Basking in God
Recruit volunteers needed for worship multiple read-ers for the prayers of the people
Choose an option for hearing Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 For the Bible story arrange for a storyteller to present ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo on p 154 For dramatic read-ing arrange for three readers
Bring items for setting the worship space You might choose to print Milford Sound New Zea-
land on or in your bulletin (in the Images to Project and Print folder) For background to the art and artist see ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on p 8
Bring song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Seasons Song-book vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Downloads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Set stations as described on p 155ndash156
Fresh as the MorningShirley Erena Murray Tony E Alonso Seasons Songbook vol 8
God Is Our ShelterChris OrsquoHara Seasons Songbook vol 8
Let the People of GodKen Medema Seasons Songbook vol 8
We Sing of Your GloryTuya Es La GloriaTraditional Seasons Songbook vol 8
Forever I Will SingMichael Mangan Seasons Songbook vol 5
God Is the One We TrustMaria Millward Seasons Songbook vol 5
Joyful Joyful We Adore TheeHenry van Dyke
Now Thank We All Our GodMartin Rinkart
Call to worshipInspired by Haggai 24ndash5One Take courage people who have leadership in
governmentAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage people who have leadership in the
churchAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage all you people of the landAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fear One Come let us worship
Opening prayerGod of rest and renewal we come to worship seeking what you alone can genuinely giveBreak open our gratitude that we may fully embrace your good gifts Calm our hearts minds and spirits so we may bask in the fullness of your glory Amen
Prayer of confessionBased on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Life-giving Godyou alone are the resurrection and the life Too often we listen to the myriad of alarms in the world around us and are shaken to our cores We see brokenness and death that cause us to doubt your power to restore life Like the Sadducees of old we say there is no resurrection Help us to trust again in your power to bring life out of death Give us the confidence to claim the strength of love in the face of fearProvide silence for individual confession Remind us again O God that we are children of the resur- rection We are the fruits of your salvation Amen
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Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Engage
Words of affirmation Based on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly
For this purpose God called us through the proclamation of the Good News In Jesus Christ we are forgiven Thanks be to God
Opening the wordMoving into Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 the focus scripture for age-level materials in ENCOREWhen you get completely exhausted what are some of the ways you rest If you are being chased ndash in a game of tag or by a playful animal ndash what do you do when you are out of breath
This weekrsquos reading from the book of Psalms is like a de-scription of what it looks like to be safe on base after running for your life to escape the person who is ldquoitrdquo or making it safely inside a building after chased by an energetic animal What are some ways you express thanks for this security and safety
Choose from the following
Bible story Have a storyteller present the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo (p 154)Dramatic reading Have Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 read aloud three times This may be done by a single reader or different read-ers The first time have the listeners move their feet like they are running in place while the passage is read The second time have some music playing in the background while the passage is read The third and final time have no other ac-tions noises or distractions while the passage is read
After proclaiming the word you might invite those who have not already done so to move to and around the stations taking ten minutes or so with a chosen practice
Sing or listen to a song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Sea-sons Songbook vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Down-loads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Prayers of the peopleThis prayer uses the letters of the word BASKING to drive the petitions and thanksgivings Multiple readers will give the prayer a more intimate effect but it could be done with two readers ndash com-bining Reader 2 amp Reader 3 for one reader while keeping Reader 1 separate or with one reader as Reader 2 amp Reader 3 and the congregation taking the part of Reader 1
Invite children young people and all who wish to move to the stations Others will remain seated for proclaiming the word
RespondReAdeR 1 Being together with one another and being
together with God gives us much needed rest and encouragement
ReAdeR 2 Almighty One we bless your holy name with songs of joyful thankfulness
ReAdeR 3 Some of us cry out for healing Some of us cry out for comfort Some of us cry out for safety Some of us cry out for protection Some of us cry out for wisdom All of us long for your nearness
ReAdeR 1 Knowing you are always God with us we look for your resurrected life in the world around us
ReAdeR 2 In the quiet of the early morning and late evening we see you In the cheers of crowds at games performances and celebrations we see you In the weeping of grief and the weeping of joy we see you
ReAdeR 3 Now may we take courage as we proclaim your works and declare your mighty acts
ReAdeR 1 God you have chosen us to be children of the resurrection Basking in our identity gives us hope for all of creation to know your love Amen
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Bless
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Prayer of dedication or offering prayerAs fruits of your salvation we are blessed beyond imagin-ing As children of the resurrection we know life abundant Glorious God use what we return to you and multiple these gifts for your wondrous works Amen
Take courage The greatness of God is unsearchableGo out into the world in confidence knowingGod goes before us comforting the grievingGod goes beside us healing brokennessGod goes behind us bringing resurrection
Special Days Commentary
November 10 ndash Mawlid al Nabhi (Islam) Muslims celebrate this day as the birthday of the prophet Mohammed the founder of Islam born this day in 570 Since the 13th century the day has been a major festival usually preceded by a month of celebration The day itself includes special worship gift-giving and feasting While observed in many countries some conservative Muslim sects consider the celebration idolatrous
November 11 ndash Armistice DayRemembrance Day Veteransrsquo DayAt the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the armistice ndash laying down of arms ndash was signed to end the first World War Many nations continue to call this Armistice Day while others name it Remem-brance recalling the sacrifice made by women and men in both World War I ndash ldquothe war to end all warsrdquo ndash and the many wars that have taken place since
November 12 ndash Bahalsquoulsquollahrsquos Birthday (Bahalsquoi)The birthday of the founder of the Baharsquoi faith is often observed with prayers feasts and community activities Baharsquoursquollah was born in Nur Persia in 1817
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Poetry and Prose bull November 10 2019
Presence To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour
ndash William Blake
Our sense of time is altered in moments of deep and intense experi-ence so we know what that means We feel at home in that now in that eternity because that is the only place where we really are We cannot be in the future and we cannot be in the past we can only be in the present We are only real to the extent to which we are living in the present here and now
ndash David Steindl-RastThe Music of Silence
At our first session my then-new spiritual director Carol asked about my spiritual practice I told her that my very best time for practice is early morning
ndash before my monkey mind gets too revved up My favourite practice I told her is embodied prayer Embodied prayer can be mindful gestures yoga qigong dance or complex sacred movements When my prayers are expressed in and through my body I am more fully in the present moment less distracted and more whole
Carol asked why the movement is so important to me I explained that I pray and meditate better when I remember that I live in a body and when all of me is awake and present
Carol persisted ldquoWhat makes the dancing a spiritual practice and not just exerciserdquo she asked
Such a good question ldquoItrsquos the quality of presencerdquo I answered ldquoItrsquos about
my intention to be present to the moment itself to my own body and experience and thereby to be as fully present to the Beloved as possiblerdquo
The world is full of interesting and not-so-interesting distractions And I can be very distractible When I am present I am awake to wonder discovery and a sense of being part of the seamless Onenesshellip
A Practice of Presence1 Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floorearth Observe your grounding to the earth by paying attention
to your sitting bones and buttocks being supported by the chair yoursquore in and visualizing its connectedness to the ground Be aware also of your connection to the earth through the soles of your feet
Stay with this visualization until you know at both cognitive and physical-sensate levels that you are solidly supported in this moment ndash held to the earth by the pull of gravity
Pause and enjoy this awareness
2 Visualize a cord of light that starts at your tailbone and extends upwards along the vertebrae that channel your spinal cord In your mindrsquos eye picture this cord continuing up and out through the top of your head and connecting you to the sky
Allow this connection to the heavens to hold you upright spine relaxed yet awake in comfortable vertical align-ment
While experiencing this connection to sky remem-ber your relationship to earth
Rest in this sense of being held and supported be-tween earth and sky
3 Turn your attention to your breathing Without changing anything become aware of the natural
rhythm of your breath Notice the inhalation pause exhalation pausehellip As you notice the rhythm of your breathing say to
yourself I know I am breathing in and I know I am breathing out
Be mindful only of your breathing for a few com-plete cycles inhala tion pause exhalation pause
Whenif you find your thoughts wandering gently come back to observing your breath
This practice can be done very slowly to give ample oppor-tunity to sink ever more deeply into the awareness that you live in a body that is held and supported between heaven and earth and that moment by moment the gift of life enters the body through the breath
Going Beyond Words 10 Practices for Spiritual Unfolding by Lois Huey-Heck Copyright copy 2010 Lois Huey-Heck
Wood Lake Publishing Inc Used by permission
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Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
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3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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Season of Creation Pentecost 2 2019 Biblical Background bull November 10 2019
Basking in God
Haggai 115bmdash29Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 The focus in the age-level materials2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17Luke 2027ndash38
Living God of restoration and power we want to be so occupied with your love for the world that we no longer fear the future Your abiding spirit in our midst chases out fear Guide us in the work of worship so we find our rest in you alone Amen
What has been the more common practice of using the gospel reading as the focus during this season is interrupted this week by lifting the reading
from the book of Psalms as the focus The interruption of the everyday with a day set apart for worship and praise re-minds us to bask in the God who is the source of our identity
Haggai 115b-ndash29 the prophet is told to remind the people that the grandeur of the past will pale in comparison to the grandeur God intends for the future The ldquoyet nowrdquo of verse four promises that no matter how devastating the destruction borne witness to in verse three Godrsquos restoration will be grander The prophet calls leaders of government leaders of religion and the people at large to trust in Godrsquos power to restore far more than was ever imagined in the nostalgia of past greatness
Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 Psalm 145 is part of a group of psalms referred to as Book V (Psalm 107ndash150) by many commentaries According to the Common English Study Bible most of Book V ldquosuggests how the post-exilic community might refocus itselfrdquo (p 963 sidebar article) Psalm 145 is where the psalter shifts to its conclusion of praise Praise and worship serve to refocus the people of God on who we are as a people loved by our creator Throughout history it has been a common Judeo-Christian practice to interrupt the regular everyday routines of work with a Sabbath day of worship and praise
Psalm 145 is an acrostic poem with each English verse beginning in Hebrew with consecutive letters of the alphabet Using every letter of the alphabet emphasizes the praise of God being woven through all things Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 covers the first five and last five letters of the Hebrew alphabet The first five verses focus mainly on
what people do The last five verses concentrate mainly on what God does Verse two connects the here and now of the present with the fullness of all time Verse three holds out the reminder that God is bigger than even the fullness of all time Verse four proclaims age as no barrier to the praise of God with older generations sharing the praise of God with younger generations as well as younger generations sharing the praise of God with older generations Verse 21 declares that the praise of God requires not merely our voices but our entire beings
2 Thessalonians is a letter of encouragement and correction to a community of believers threatened by misunderstanding 2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17 calls believers to take comfort in finding their identity in being chosen by God The alarms and threats of the world are no competition for the God who gives eternal comfort and good hope In Luke 2027ndash38 a group of religious leaders tries to test Jesus about what happens when we die by posing a theoretical scenario Jesus responds to this test by reminding the community that they are already children of the living God
bull bull bull bull bullA common thread in all four texts this week is that the people of God are to find their identity not in the present world around them but instead in the eternal reality of God The fullness of ourselves is mysteriously only truly found in the fullness of God Finding that completeness takes the time and work of praising God both as individuals and as com-munities In different ways all of todayrsquos readings call the people of God to bask in ndash to thrive in the presence ndash of the living God
Seasons of the Spirittrade is based on the semi-continuous readings of the Revised Common Lectionary
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Season of Creation Pentecost 2 2019Reflection and Focus bull November 10 2019
Adapt and use for youth and adult studies sermon seeds lay worship teams
Reflecting on the Word
Connecting with lifeThe dictionary definition of bask is to expose oneself pleas-antly to warmth or to thrive in the presence of a pleasant or advantageous influence Most people will have witnessed the pure joy of an animal lounging in the warm sun If we are lucky we have experienced this ourselves Think of a time when you have simply paused and soaked up the warmth of the sun Try to remember what that felt like on the surface of your skin Now try to remember what that felt like below the surface of your skin
What words best describe this experience for you What does it mean for you to thrive in a pleasant
context Have you ever experienced thriving in an unpleasant
context How is this type of thriving different
ScripturePsalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 talks about Godrsquos greatness being un-searchable and the psalmist claims to meditate on the splen-dour of Godrsquos majesty as well as Godrsquos wondrous works Make a three-column list with the headings of unsearchable greatness majestic splendour and wondrous works In each column list things you feel would come to mind for people who are a generation older than you In each column list things you feel would come to mind for people who are a generation younger than you Psalm 14518 promises God is near to all who call
When have you experienced the nearness of God In what ways did experiencing the nearness of God
change your actions What ways do you call for God as individuals and as
a faith community when you do not experience the nearness of God
2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17 calls the community to stay active in their faith and hold fast to the traditions they had been taught
Name some valuable traditions you have been taught by your faith community
How do these traditions help you stay strong in your faith
What are the traditions your faith community is teaching now
Luke 2027ndash38 The Sadducees did not believe in resurrec-tion and yet that is the religious issue they engaged in a conversation with Jesus
How have discussions with people of different faiths strengthen your beliefs
When has explaining your faith to people who believe differently made your faith more alive for you
Connecting scripture and lifeThe final verse of Psalm 145 claims all flesh will bless Godrsquos holy name forever and ever In stories from the Bible giving thanks and praise for the past present and future of Godrsquos presence in the world is what sets the people of God apart
What experiences of worshipping with others are most renewing for you in your journey of faith
What changes might you individually and as a church make in the way you engage with the community that would bring renewal to the life of the community
Focus for Worship Learning and ServingWhen she needed to get away and figure things out a 10-year-old girl would jump on her bike and ride a couple of kilometres to a favourite park and a favourite tree Lying under the tree she would gaze through the leaves that fil-tered the glimmering sun the depth of the blue sky was breathtaking Lost in wonder and the sounds of Creation around she would find herself drifting higher and higher into the sky And then it would happen The world and life around would give way to an experience of something more significant something more powerful ndash a presence like none other A four-year-old boy ndash an only child liv-ing in a remote rural area making his own fun his own entertainment ndash would wander along the creek bed pick-ing up stones kicking in the dust filling his pockets with small pieces of fencing wire and chatting He did not feel alone he was aware of someone or something accompany-
ing him and so he chatted on From the very young to the most senior amongst us many will have experienced a God presence ndash whether we can name the experience as God or not Whether young or old in this fast-paced world there is a need to take a breath to breathe to pause and bask in the wonder and mystery we call God The words of the poet in todayrsquos reading from the book of Psalms tells how we can bring God into our everyday experiences and emotions Trust-ing in Godrsquos presence is a thread that weaves through all todayrsquos scripture passages How might worship be a time when people of all ages experience life giving way and they find themselves bask-ing in the warmth mystery and wonder of Godrsquos pres-ence What will you do to make it so
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Music Suggestions
A chart that shows the licence holder(s) for each song in each of the 9 Seasons of the Spirit Music Volumes can be found at wwwseasonsonlineca Click on Library Seasons Music Information Please contact a licence holder for permission to duplicate
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
NOTE All of these suggestions are mere starting points adapt delete and add according to your local needs
Prepare
Gather
Basking in God
Recruit volunteers needed for worship multiple read-ers for the prayers of the people
Choose an option for hearing Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 For the Bible story arrange for a storyteller to present ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo on p 154 For dramatic read-ing arrange for three readers
Bring items for setting the worship space You might choose to print Milford Sound New Zea-
land on or in your bulletin (in the Images to Project and Print folder) For background to the art and artist see ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on p 8
Bring song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Seasons Song-book vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Downloads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Set stations as described on p 155ndash156
Fresh as the MorningShirley Erena Murray Tony E Alonso Seasons Songbook vol 8
God Is Our ShelterChris OrsquoHara Seasons Songbook vol 8
Let the People of GodKen Medema Seasons Songbook vol 8
We Sing of Your GloryTuya Es La GloriaTraditional Seasons Songbook vol 8
Forever I Will SingMichael Mangan Seasons Songbook vol 5
God Is the One We TrustMaria Millward Seasons Songbook vol 5
Joyful Joyful We Adore TheeHenry van Dyke
Now Thank We All Our GodMartin Rinkart
Call to worshipInspired by Haggai 24ndash5One Take courage people who have leadership in
governmentAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage people who have leadership in the
churchAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage all you people of the landAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fear One Come let us worship
Opening prayerGod of rest and renewal we come to worship seeking what you alone can genuinely giveBreak open our gratitude that we may fully embrace your good gifts Calm our hearts minds and spirits so we may bask in the fullness of your glory Amen
Prayer of confessionBased on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Life-giving Godyou alone are the resurrection and the life Too often we listen to the myriad of alarms in the world around us and are shaken to our cores We see brokenness and death that cause us to doubt your power to restore life Like the Sadducees of old we say there is no resurrection Help us to trust again in your power to bring life out of death Give us the confidence to claim the strength of love in the face of fearProvide silence for individual confession Remind us again O God that we are children of the resur- rection We are the fruits of your salvation Amen
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Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Engage
Words of affirmation Based on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly
For this purpose God called us through the proclamation of the Good News In Jesus Christ we are forgiven Thanks be to God
Opening the wordMoving into Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 the focus scripture for age-level materials in ENCOREWhen you get completely exhausted what are some of the ways you rest If you are being chased ndash in a game of tag or by a playful animal ndash what do you do when you are out of breath
This weekrsquos reading from the book of Psalms is like a de-scription of what it looks like to be safe on base after running for your life to escape the person who is ldquoitrdquo or making it safely inside a building after chased by an energetic animal What are some ways you express thanks for this security and safety
Choose from the following
Bible story Have a storyteller present the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo (p 154)Dramatic reading Have Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 read aloud three times This may be done by a single reader or different read-ers The first time have the listeners move their feet like they are running in place while the passage is read The second time have some music playing in the background while the passage is read The third and final time have no other ac-tions noises or distractions while the passage is read
After proclaiming the word you might invite those who have not already done so to move to and around the stations taking ten minutes or so with a chosen practice
Sing or listen to a song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Sea-sons Songbook vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Down-loads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Prayers of the peopleThis prayer uses the letters of the word BASKING to drive the petitions and thanksgivings Multiple readers will give the prayer a more intimate effect but it could be done with two readers ndash com-bining Reader 2 amp Reader 3 for one reader while keeping Reader 1 separate or with one reader as Reader 2 amp Reader 3 and the congregation taking the part of Reader 1
Invite children young people and all who wish to move to the stations Others will remain seated for proclaiming the word
RespondReAdeR 1 Being together with one another and being
together with God gives us much needed rest and encouragement
ReAdeR 2 Almighty One we bless your holy name with songs of joyful thankfulness
ReAdeR 3 Some of us cry out for healing Some of us cry out for comfort Some of us cry out for safety Some of us cry out for protection Some of us cry out for wisdom All of us long for your nearness
ReAdeR 1 Knowing you are always God with us we look for your resurrected life in the world around us
ReAdeR 2 In the quiet of the early morning and late evening we see you In the cheers of crowds at games performances and celebrations we see you In the weeping of grief and the weeping of joy we see you
ReAdeR 3 Now may we take courage as we proclaim your works and declare your mighty acts
ReAdeR 1 God you have chosen us to be children of the resurrection Basking in our identity gives us hope for all of creation to know your love Amen
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Bless
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Prayer of dedication or offering prayerAs fruits of your salvation we are blessed beyond imagin-ing As children of the resurrection we know life abundant Glorious God use what we return to you and multiple these gifts for your wondrous works Amen
Take courage The greatness of God is unsearchableGo out into the world in confidence knowingGod goes before us comforting the grievingGod goes beside us healing brokennessGod goes behind us bringing resurrection
Special Days Commentary
November 10 ndash Mawlid al Nabhi (Islam) Muslims celebrate this day as the birthday of the prophet Mohammed the founder of Islam born this day in 570 Since the 13th century the day has been a major festival usually preceded by a month of celebration The day itself includes special worship gift-giving and feasting While observed in many countries some conservative Muslim sects consider the celebration idolatrous
November 11 ndash Armistice DayRemembrance Day Veteransrsquo DayAt the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the armistice ndash laying down of arms ndash was signed to end the first World War Many nations continue to call this Armistice Day while others name it Remem-brance recalling the sacrifice made by women and men in both World War I ndash ldquothe war to end all warsrdquo ndash and the many wars that have taken place since
November 12 ndash Bahalsquoulsquollahrsquos Birthday (Bahalsquoi)The birthday of the founder of the Baharsquoi faith is often observed with prayers feasts and community activities Baharsquoursquollah was born in Nur Persia in 1817
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Poetry and Prose bull November 10 2019
Presence To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour
ndash William Blake
Our sense of time is altered in moments of deep and intense experi-ence so we know what that means We feel at home in that now in that eternity because that is the only place where we really are We cannot be in the future and we cannot be in the past we can only be in the present We are only real to the extent to which we are living in the present here and now
ndash David Steindl-RastThe Music of Silence
At our first session my then-new spiritual director Carol asked about my spiritual practice I told her that my very best time for practice is early morning
ndash before my monkey mind gets too revved up My favourite practice I told her is embodied prayer Embodied prayer can be mindful gestures yoga qigong dance or complex sacred movements When my prayers are expressed in and through my body I am more fully in the present moment less distracted and more whole
Carol asked why the movement is so important to me I explained that I pray and meditate better when I remember that I live in a body and when all of me is awake and present
Carol persisted ldquoWhat makes the dancing a spiritual practice and not just exerciserdquo she asked
Such a good question ldquoItrsquos the quality of presencerdquo I answered ldquoItrsquos about
my intention to be present to the moment itself to my own body and experience and thereby to be as fully present to the Beloved as possiblerdquo
The world is full of interesting and not-so-interesting distractions And I can be very distractible When I am present I am awake to wonder discovery and a sense of being part of the seamless Onenesshellip
A Practice of Presence1 Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floorearth Observe your grounding to the earth by paying attention
to your sitting bones and buttocks being supported by the chair yoursquore in and visualizing its connectedness to the ground Be aware also of your connection to the earth through the soles of your feet
Stay with this visualization until you know at both cognitive and physical-sensate levels that you are solidly supported in this moment ndash held to the earth by the pull of gravity
Pause and enjoy this awareness
2 Visualize a cord of light that starts at your tailbone and extends upwards along the vertebrae that channel your spinal cord In your mindrsquos eye picture this cord continuing up and out through the top of your head and connecting you to the sky
Allow this connection to the heavens to hold you upright spine relaxed yet awake in comfortable vertical align-ment
While experiencing this connection to sky remem-ber your relationship to earth
Rest in this sense of being held and supported be-tween earth and sky
3 Turn your attention to your breathing Without changing anything become aware of the natural
rhythm of your breath Notice the inhalation pause exhalation pausehellip As you notice the rhythm of your breathing say to
yourself I know I am breathing in and I know I am breathing out
Be mindful only of your breathing for a few com-plete cycles inhala tion pause exhalation pause
Whenif you find your thoughts wandering gently come back to observing your breath
This practice can be done very slowly to give ample oppor-tunity to sink ever more deeply into the awareness that you live in a body that is held and supported between heaven and earth and that moment by moment the gift of life enters the body through the breath
Going Beyond Words 10 Practices for Spiritual Unfolding by Lois Huey-Heck Copyright copy 2010 Lois Huey-Heck
Wood Lake Publishing Inc Used by permission
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Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
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3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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and
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ry d
ay in
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ry w
ay I
love
you
God
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butt
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zipp
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eth
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then
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very
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in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
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ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
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God
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ay
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ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
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God
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It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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Season of Creation Pentecost 2 2019Reflection and Focus bull November 10 2019
Adapt and use for youth and adult studies sermon seeds lay worship teams
Reflecting on the Word
Connecting with lifeThe dictionary definition of bask is to expose oneself pleas-antly to warmth or to thrive in the presence of a pleasant or advantageous influence Most people will have witnessed the pure joy of an animal lounging in the warm sun If we are lucky we have experienced this ourselves Think of a time when you have simply paused and soaked up the warmth of the sun Try to remember what that felt like on the surface of your skin Now try to remember what that felt like below the surface of your skin
What words best describe this experience for you What does it mean for you to thrive in a pleasant
context Have you ever experienced thriving in an unpleasant
context How is this type of thriving different
ScripturePsalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 talks about Godrsquos greatness being un-searchable and the psalmist claims to meditate on the splen-dour of Godrsquos majesty as well as Godrsquos wondrous works Make a three-column list with the headings of unsearchable greatness majestic splendour and wondrous works In each column list things you feel would come to mind for people who are a generation older than you In each column list things you feel would come to mind for people who are a generation younger than you Psalm 14518 promises God is near to all who call
When have you experienced the nearness of God In what ways did experiencing the nearness of God
change your actions What ways do you call for God as individuals and as
a faith community when you do not experience the nearness of God
2 Thessalonians 21ndash5 13ndash17 calls the community to stay active in their faith and hold fast to the traditions they had been taught
Name some valuable traditions you have been taught by your faith community
How do these traditions help you stay strong in your faith
What are the traditions your faith community is teaching now
Luke 2027ndash38 The Sadducees did not believe in resurrec-tion and yet that is the religious issue they engaged in a conversation with Jesus
How have discussions with people of different faiths strengthen your beliefs
When has explaining your faith to people who believe differently made your faith more alive for you
Connecting scripture and lifeThe final verse of Psalm 145 claims all flesh will bless Godrsquos holy name forever and ever In stories from the Bible giving thanks and praise for the past present and future of Godrsquos presence in the world is what sets the people of God apart
What experiences of worshipping with others are most renewing for you in your journey of faith
What changes might you individually and as a church make in the way you engage with the community that would bring renewal to the life of the community
Focus for Worship Learning and ServingWhen she needed to get away and figure things out a 10-year-old girl would jump on her bike and ride a couple of kilometres to a favourite park and a favourite tree Lying under the tree she would gaze through the leaves that fil-tered the glimmering sun the depth of the blue sky was breathtaking Lost in wonder and the sounds of Creation around she would find herself drifting higher and higher into the sky And then it would happen The world and life around would give way to an experience of something more significant something more powerful ndash a presence like none other A four-year-old boy ndash an only child liv-ing in a remote rural area making his own fun his own entertainment ndash would wander along the creek bed pick-ing up stones kicking in the dust filling his pockets with small pieces of fencing wire and chatting He did not feel alone he was aware of someone or something accompany-
ing him and so he chatted on From the very young to the most senior amongst us many will have experienced a God presence ndash whether we can name the experience as God or not Whether young or old in this fast-paced world there is a need to take a breath to breathe to pause and bask in the wonder and mystery we call God The words of the poet in todayrsquos reading from the book of Psalms tells how we can bring God into our everyday experiences and emotions Trust-ing in Godrsquos presence is a thread that weaves through all todayrsquos scripture passages How might worship be a time when people of all ages experience life giving way and they find themselves bask-ing in the warmth mystery and wonder of Godrsquos pres-ence What will you do to make it so
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Music Suggestions
A chart that shows the licence holder(s) for each song in each of the 9 Seasons of the Spirit Music Volumes can be found at wwwseasonsonlineca Click on Library Seasons Music Information Please contact a licence holder for permission to duplicate
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
NOTE All of these suggestions are mere starting points adapt delete and add according to your local needs
Prepare
Gather
Basking in God
Recruit volunteers needed for worship multiple read-ers for the prayers of the people
Choose an option for hearing Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 For the Bible story arrange for a storyteller to present ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo on p 154 For dramatic read-ing arrange for three readers
Bring items for setting the worship space You might choose to print Milford Sound New Zea-
land on or in your bulletin (in the Images to Project and Print folder) For background to the art and artist see ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on p 8
Bring song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Seasons Song-book vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Downloads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Set stations as described on p 155ndash156
Fresh as the MorningShirley Erena Murray Tony E Alonso Seasons Songbook vol 8
God Is Our ShelterChris OrsquoHara Seasons Songbook vol 8
Let the People of GodKen Medema Seasons Songbook vol 8
We Sing of Your GloryTuya Es La GloriaTraditional Seasons Songbook vol 8
Forever I Will SingMichael Mangan Seasons Songbook vol 5
God Is the One We TrustMaria Millward Seasons Songbook vol 5
Joyful Joyful We Adore TheeHenry van Dyke
Now Thank We All Our GodMartin Rinkart
Call to worshipInspired by Haggai 24ndash5One Take courage people who have leadership in
governmentAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage people who have leadership in the
churchAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage all you people of the landAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fear One Come let us worship
Opening prayerGod of rest and renewal we come to worship seeking what you alone can genuinely giveBreak open our gratitude that we may fully embrace your good gifts Calm our hearts minds and spirits so we may bask in the fullness of your glory Amen
Prayer of confessionBased on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Life-giving Godyou alone are the resurrection and the life Too often we listen to the myriad of alarms in the world around us and are shaken to our cores We see brokenness and death that cause us to doubt your power to restore life Like the Sadducees of old we say there is no resurrection Help us to trust again in your power to bring life out of death Give us the confidence to claim the strength of love in the face of fearProvide silence for individual confession Remind us again O God that we are children of the resur- rection We are the fruits of your salvation Amen
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Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Engage
Words of affirmation Based on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly
For this purpose God called us through the proclamation of the Good News In Jesus Christ we are forgiven Thanks be to God
Opening the wordMoving into Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 the focus scripture for age-level materials in ENCOREWhen you get completely exhausted what are some of the ways you rest If you are being chased ndash in a game of tag or by a playful animal ndash what do you do when you are out of breath
This weekrsquos reading from the book of Psalms is like a de-scription of what it looks like to be safe on base after running for your life to escape the person who is ldquoitrdquo or making it safely inside a building after chased by an energetic animal What are some ways you express thanks for this security and safety
Choose from the following
Bible story Have a storyteller present the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo (p 154)Dramatic reading Have Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 read aloud three times This may be done by a single reader or different read-ers The first time have the listeners move their feet like they are running in place while the passage is read The second time have some music playing in the background while the passage is read The third and final time have no other ac-tions noises or distractions while the passage is read
After proclaiming the word you might invite those who have not already done so to move to and around the stations taking ten minutes or so with a chosen practice
Sing or listen to a song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Sea-sons Songbook vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Down-loads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Prayers of the peopleThis prayer uses the letters of the word BASKING to drive the petitions and thanksgivings Multiple readers will give the prayer a more intimate effect but it could be done with two readers ndash com-bining Reader 2 amp Reader 3 for one reader while keeping Reader 1 separate or with one reader as Reader 2 amp Reader 3 and the congregation taking the part of Reader 1
Invite children young people and all who wish to move to the stations Others will remain seated for proclaiming the word
RespondReAdeR 1 Being together with one another and being
together with God gives us much needed rest and encouragement
ReAdeR 2 Almighty One we bless your holy name with songs of joyful thankfulness
ReAdeR 3 Some of us cry out for healing Some of us cry out for comfort Some of us cry out for safety Some of us cry out for protection Some of us cry out for wisdom All of us long for your nearness
ReAdeR 1 Knowing you are always God with us we look for your resurrected life in the world around us
ReAdeR 2 In the quiet of the early morning and late evening we see you In the cheers of crowds at games performances and celebrations we see you In the weeping of grief and the weeping of joy we see you
ReAdeR 3 Now may we take courage as we proclaim your works and declare your mighty acts
ReAdeR 1 God you have chosen us to be children of the resurrection Basking in our identity gives us hope for all of creation to know your love Amen
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Bless
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Prayer of dedication or offering prayerAs fruits of your salvation we are blessed beyond imagin-ing As children of the resurrection we know life abundant Glorious God use what we return to you and multiple these gifts for your wondrous works Amen
Take courage The greatness of God is unsearchableGo out into the world in confidence knowingGod goes before us comforting the grievingGod goes beside us healing brokennessGod goes behind us bringing resurrection
Special Days Commentary
November 10 ndash Mawlid al Nabhi (Islam) Muslims celebrate this day as the birthday of the prophet Mohammed the founder of Islam born this day in 570 Since the 13th century the day has been a major festival usually preceded by a month of celebration The day itself includes special worship gift-giving and feasting While observed in many countries some conservative Muslim sects consider the celebration idolatrous
November 11 ndash Armistice DayRemembrance Day Veteransrsquo DayAt the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the armistice ndash laying down of arms ndash was signed to end the first World War Many nations continue to call this Armistice Day while others name it Remem-brance recalling the sacrifice made by women and men in both World War I ndash ldquothe war to end all warsrdquo ndash and the many wars that have taken place since
November 12 ndash Bahalsquoulsquollahrsquos Birthday (Bahalsquoi)The birthday of the founder of the Baharsquoi faith is often observed with prayers feasts and community activities Baharsquoursquollah was born in Nur Persia in 1817
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Poetry and Prose bull November 10 2019
Presence To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour
ndash William Blake
Our sense of time is altered in moments of deep and intense experi-ence so we know what that means We feel at home in that now in that eternity because that is the only place where we really are We cannot be in the future and we cannot be in the past we can only be in the present We are only real to the extent to which we are living in the present here and now
ndash David Steindl-RastThe Music of Silence
At our first session my then-new spiritual director Carol asked about my spiritual practice I told her that my very best time for practice is early morning
ndash before my monkey mind gets too revved up My favourite practice I told her is embodied prayer Embodied prayer can be mindful gestures yoga qigong dance or complex sacred movements When my prayers are expressed in and through my body I am more fully in the present moment less distracted and more whole
Carol asked why the movement is so important to me I explained that I pray and meditate better when I remember that I live in a body and when all of me is awake and present
Carol persisted ldquoWhat makes the dancing a spiritual practice and not just exerciserdquo she asked
Such a good question ldquoItrsquos the quality of presencerdquo I answered ldquoItrsquos about
my intention to be present to the moment itself to my own body and experience and thereby to be as fully present to the Beloved as possiblerdquo
The world is full of interesting and not-so-interesting distractions And I can be very distractible When I am present I am awake to wonder discovery and a sense of being part of the seamless Onenesshellip
A Practice of Presence1 Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floorearth Observe your grounding to the earth by paying attention
to your sitting bones and buttocks being supported by the chair yoursquore in and visualizing its connectedness to the ground Be aware also of your connection to the earth through the soles of your feet
Stay with this visualization until you know at both cognitive and physical-sensate levels that you are solidly supported in this moment ndash held to the earth by the pull of gravity
Pause and enjoy this awareness
2 Visualize a cord of light that starts at your tailbone and extends upwards along the vertebrae that channel your spinal cord In your mindrsquos eye picture this cord continuing up and out through the top of your head and connecting you to the sky
Allow this connection to the heavens to hold you upright spine relaxed yet awake in comfortable vertical align-ment
While experiencing this connection to sky remem-ber your relationship to earth
Rest in this sense of being held and supported be-tween earth and sky
3 Turn your attention to your breathing Without changing anything become aware of the natural
rhythm of your breath Notice the inhalation pause exhalation pausehellip As you notice the rhythm of your breathing say to
yourself I know I am breathing in and I know I am breathing out
Be mindful only of your breathing for a few com-plete cycles inhala tion pause exhalation pause
Whenif you find your thoughts wandering gently come back to observing your breath
This practice can be done very slowly to give ample oppor-tunity to sink ever more deeply into the awareness that you live in a body that is held and supported between heaven and earth and that moment by moment the gift of life enters the body through the breath
Going Beyond Words 10 Practices for Spiritual Unfolding by Lois Huey-Heck Copyright copy 2010 Lois Huey-Heck
Wood Lake Publishing Inc Used by permission
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Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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ll of
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der a
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arn
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wor
ld a
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em
bullTh
ey h
ave
man
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estio
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In th
e m
orni
ng I
open
up
my
eyes
I s
tret
ch m
y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
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I but
ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
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zipp
ers
put o
n m
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cks
and
shoe
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ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
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yldquoE
very
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in e
very
way
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ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
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akfa
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unch
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ner
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head
and
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ldquoE
very
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very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
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p an
d la
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play
an
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hen
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stop
to r
est
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say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
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sun
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to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
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ers
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ay
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ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
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bouri
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Play
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way
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muc
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e lo
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ruct
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It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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Music Suggestions
A chart that shows the licence holder(s) for each song in each of the 9 Seasons of the Spirit Music Volumes can be found at wwwseasonsonlineca Click on Library Seasons Music Information Please contact a licence holder for permission to duplicate
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
NOTE All of these suggestions are mere starting points adapt delete and add according to your local needs
Prepare
Gather
Basking in God
Recruit volunteers needed for worship multiple read-ers for the prayers of the people
Choose an option for hearing Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 For the Bible story arrange for a storyteller to present ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo on p 154 For dramatic read-ing arrange for three readers
Bring items for setting the worship space You might choose to print Milford Sound New Zea-
land on or in your bulletin (in the Images to Project and Print folder) For background to the art and artist see ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on p 8
Bring song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Seasons Song-book vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Downloads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Set stations as described on p 155ndash156
Fresh as the MorningShirley Erena Murray Tony E Alonso Seasons Songbook vol 8
God Is Our ShelterChris OrsquoHara Seasons Songbook vol 8
Let the People of GodKen Medema Seasons Songbook vol 8
We Sing of Your GloryTuya Es La GloriaTraditional Seasons Songbook vol 8
Forever I Will SingMichael Mangan Seasons Songbook vol 5
God Is the One We TrustMaria Millward Seasons Songbook vol 5
Joyful Joyful We Adore TheeHenry van Dyke
Now Thank We All Our GodMartin Rinkart
Call to worshipInspired by Haggai 24ndash5One Take courage people who have leadership in
governmentAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage people who have leadership in the
churchAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fearOne Take courage all you people of the landAll The spirit of God abides among us We do not fear One Come let us worship
Opening prayerGod of rest and renewal we come to worship seeking what you alone can genuinely giveBreak open our gratitude that we may fully embrace your good gifts Calm our hearts minds and spirits so we may bask in the fullness of your glory Amen
Prayer of confessionBased on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Life-giving Godyou alone are the resurrection and the life Too often we listen to the myriad of alarms in the world around us and are shaken to our cores We see brokenness and death that cause us to doubt your power to restore life Like the Sadducees of old we say there is no resurrection Help us to trust again in your power to bring life out of death Give us the confidence to claim the strength of love in the face of fearProvide silence for individual confession Remind us again O God that we are children of the resur- rection We are the fruits of your salvation Amen
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Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Engage
Words of affirmation Based on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly
For this purpose God called us through the proclamation of the Good News In Jesus Christ we are forgiven Thanks be to God
Opening the wordMoving into Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 the focus scripture for age-level materials in ENCOREWhen you get completely exhausted what are some of the ways you rest If you are being chased ndash in a game of tag or by a playful animal ndash what do you do when you are out of breath
This weekrsquos reading from the book of Psalms is like a de-scription of what it looks like to be safe on base after running for your life to escape the person who is ldquoitrdquo or making it safely inside a building after chased by an energetic animal What are some ways you express thanks for this security and safety
Choose from the following
Bible story Have a storyteller present the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo (p 154)Dramatic reading Have Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 read aloud three times This may be done by a single reader or different read-ers The first time have the listeners move their feet like they are running in place while the passage is read The second time have some music playing in the background while the passage is read The third and final time have no other ac-tions noises or distractions while the passage is read
After proclaiming the word you might invite those who have not already done so to move to and around the stations taking ten minutes or so with a chosen practice
Sing or listen to a song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Sea-sons Songbook vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Down-loads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Prayers of the peopleThis prayer uses the letters of the word BASKING to drive the petitions and thanksgivings Multiple readers will give the prayer a more intimate effect but it could be done with two readers ndash com-bining Reader 2 amp Reader 3 for one reader while keeping Reader 1 separate or with one reader as Reader 2 amp Reader 3 and the congregation taking the part of Reader 1
Invite children young people and all who wish to move to the stations Others will remain seated for proclaiming the word
RespondReAdeR 1 Being together with one another and being
together with God gives us much needed rest and encouragement
ReAdeR 2 Almighty One we bless your holy name with songs of joyful thankfulness
ReAdeR 3 Some of us cry out for healing Some of us cry out for comfort Some of us cry out for safety Some of us cry out for protection Some of us cry out for wisdom All of us long for your nearness
ReAdeR 1 Knowing you are always God with us we look for your resurrected life in the world around us
ReAdeR 2 In the quiet of the early morning and late evening we see you In the cheers of crowds at games performances and celebrations we see you In the weeping of grief and the weeping of joy we see you
ReAdeR 3 Now may we take courage as we proclaim your works and declare your mighty acts
ReAdeR 1 God you have chosen us to be children of the resurrection Basking in our identity gives us hope for all of creation to know your love Amen
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Bless
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Prayer of dedication or offering prayerAs fruits of your salvation we are blessed beyond imagin-ing As children of the resurrection we know life abundant Glorious God use what we return to you and multiple these gifts for your wondrous works Amen
Take courage The greatness of God is unsearchableGo out into the world in confidence knowingGod goes before us comforting the grievingGod goes beside us healing brokennessGod goes behind us bringing resurrection
Special Days Commentary
November 10 ndash Mawlid al Nabhi (Islam) Muslims celebrate this day as the birthday of the prophet Mohammed the founder of Islam born this day in 570 Since the 13th century the day has been a major festival usually preceded by a month of celebration The day itself includes special worship gift-giving and feasting While observed in many countries some conservative Muslim sects consider the celebration idolatrous
November 11 ndash Armistice DayRemembrance Day Veteransrsquo DayAt the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the armistice ndash laying down of arms ndash was signed to end the first World War Many nations continue to call this Armistice Day while others name it Remem-brance recalling the sacrifice made by women and men in both World War I ndash ldquothe war to end all warsrdquo ndash and the many wars that have taken place since
November 12 ndash Bahalsquoulsquollahrsquos Birthday (Bahalsquoi)The birthday of the founder of the Baharsquoi faith is often observed with prayers feasts and community activities Baharsquoursquollah was born in Nur Persia in 1817
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Poetry and Prose bull November 10 2019
Presence To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour
ndash William Blake
Our sense of time is altered in moments of deep and intense experi-ence so we know what that means We feel at home in that now in that eternity because that is the only place where we really are We cannot be in the future and we cannot be in the past we can only be in the present We are only real to the extent to which we are living in the present here and now
ndash David Steindl-RastThe Music of Silence
At our first session my then-new spiritual director Carol asked about my spiritual practice I told her that my very best time for practice is early morning
ndash before my monkey mind gets too revved up My favourite practice I told her is embodied prayer Embodied prayer can be mindful gestures yoga qigong dance or complex sacred movements When my prayers are expressed in and through my body I am more fully in the present moment less distracted and more whole
Carol asked why the movement is so important to me I explained that I pray and meditate better when I remember that I live in a body and when all of me is awake and present
Carol persisted ldquoWhat makes the dancing a spiritual practice and not just exerciserdquo she asked
Such a good question ldquoItrsquos the quality of presencerdquo I answered ldquoItrsquos about
my intention to be present to the moment itself to my own body and experience and thereby to be as fully present to the Beloved as possiblerdquo
The world is full of interesting and not-so-interesting distractions And I can be very distractible When I am present I am awake to wonder discovery and a sense of being part of the seamless Onenesshellip
A Practice of Presence1 Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floorearth Observe your grounding to the earth by paying attention
to your sitting bones and buttocks being supported by the chair yoursquore in and visualizing its connectedness to the ground Be aware also of your connection to the earth through the soles of your feet
Stay with this visualization until you know at both cognitive and physical-sensate levels that you are solidly supported in this moment ndash held to the earth by the pull of gravity
Pause and enjoy this awareness
2 Visualize a cord of light that starts at your tailbone and extends upwards along the vertebrae that channel your spinal cord In your mindrsquos eye picture this cord continuing up and out through the top of your head and connecting you to the sky
Allow this connection to the heavens to hold you upright spine relaxed yet awake in comfortable vertical align-ment
While experiencing this connection to sky remem-ber your relationship to earth
Rest in this sense of being held and supported be-tween earth and sky
3 Turn your attention to your breathing Without changing anything become aware of the natural
rhythm of your breath Notice the inhalation pause exhalation pausehellip As you notice the rhythm of your breathing say to
yourself I know I am breathing in and I know I am breathing out
Be mindful only of your breathing for a few com-plete cycles inhala tion pause exhalation pause
Whenif you find your thoughts wandering gently come back to observing your breath
This practice can be done very slowly to give ample oppor-tunity to sink ever more deeply into the awareness that you live in a body that is held and supported between heaven and earth and that moment by moment the gift of life enters the body through the breath
Going Beyond Words 10 Practices for Spiritual Unfolding by Lois Huey-Heck Copyright copy 2010 Lois Huey-Heck
Wood Lake Publishing Inc Used by permission
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Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
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Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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der a
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abou
t the
wor
ld a
roun
d th
em
bullTh
ey h
ave
man
y qu
estio
ns
In th
e m
orni
ng I
open
up
my
eyes
I s
tret
ch m
y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
I but
ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
my
zipp
ers
put o
n m
y so
cks
and
shoe
sI w
ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
I sa
yldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
I eat
my
food
at
bre
akfa
st l
unch
and
din
ner
I bow
my
head
and
say
ldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
jum
p an
d la
ugh
and
play
an
d w
hen
we
stop
to r
est
we
say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
The
sun
has
set
and
I clim
b in
to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
pray
ers
are
said
I s
ay
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
Tam
bouri
ne
Play
ing
a m
usic
al in
stru
men
t is o
ne
way
we
can
say
how
muc
h w
e lo
ve
God
You
will
nee
d a
thic
k pa
per
plat
e
mar
kers
or
cr
ayon
s
or
penc
ils
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s
4 jin
gle
bells
ho
le p
unch
4
pipe
cle
aner
s or
leng
ths
of y
arn
or ri
bbon
sta
pler
Inst
ruct
ions
bullD
ecor
ate
your
pap
er p
late
bull
Punc
h ho
les
at t
he t
op
bott
om
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mid
dle
of tw
o si
des
arou
nd
the
edge
s of
the
pla
te a
bout
15
cm
05
in fr
om th
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h be
lls u
sing
pip
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eane
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pip
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eane
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hrou
gh
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ecur
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ut
leng
ths
of
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per
stre
amer
s an
d st
aple
a b
unch
to
the
bott
om o
f the
pap
er p
late
bull
Dan
ce w
hile
sha
king
the
tam
-bo
urin
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d sa
ying
ldquoP
rais
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odrdquo
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ren
s Act
ivity
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flet bull
Nov
embe
r 10
201
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Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
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N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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151151Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Engage
Words of affirmation Based on 2 Thessalonians and Luke 20Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly
For this purpose God called us through the proclamation of the Good News In Jesus Christ we are forgiven Thanks be to God
Opening the wordMoving into Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 the focus scripture for age-level materials in ENCOREWhen you get completely exhausted what are some of the ways you rest If you are being chased ndash in a game of tag or by a playful animal ndash what do you do when you are out of breath
This weekrsquos reading from the book of Psalms is like a de-scription of what it looks like to be safe on base after running for your life to escape the person who is ldquoitrdquo or making it safely inside a building after chased by an energetic animal What are some ways you express thanks for this security and safety
Choose from the following
Bible story Have a storyteller present the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo (p 154)Dramatic reading Have Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 read aloud three times This may be done by a single reader or different read-ers The first time have the listeners move their feet like they are running in place while the passage is read The second time have some music playing in the background while the passage is read The third and final time have no other ac-tions noises or distractions while the passage is read
After proclaiming the word you might invite those who have not already done so to move to and around the stations taking ten minutes or so with a chosen practice
Sing or listen to a song such as ldquoGod Is Our Shelterrdquo (Sea-sons Songbook vol 8 12 on Seasons Music CD vol 8 Printed music and recording also available at Seasons MP3 Down-loads wwwseasonsonlineca)
Prayers of the peopleThis prayer uses the letters of the word BASKING to drive the petitions and thanksgivings Multiple readers will give the prayer a more intimate effect but it could be done with two readers ndash com-bining Reader 2 amp Reader 3 for one reader while keeping Reader 1 separate or with one reader as Reader 2 amp Reader 3 and the congregation taking the part of Reader 1
Invite children young people and all who wish to move to the stations Others will remain seated for proclaiming the word
RespondReAdeR 1 Being together with one another and being
together with God gives us much needed rest and encouragement
ReAdeR 2 Almighty One we bless your holy name with songs of joyful thankfulness
ReAdeR 3 Some of us cry out for healing Some of us cry out for comfort Some of us cry out for safety Some of us cry out for protection Some of us cry out for wisdom All of us long for your nearness
ReAdeR 1 Knowing you are always God with us we look for your resurrected life in the world around us
ReAdeR 2 In the quiet of the early morning and late evening we see you In the cheers of crowds at games performances and celebrations we see you In the weeping of grief and the weeping of joy we see you
ReAdeR 3 Now may we take courage as we proclaim your works and declare your mighty acts
ReAdeR 1 God you have chosen us to be children of the resurrection Basking in our identity gives us hope for all of creation to know your love Amen
152 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Bless
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Prayer of dedication or offering prayerAs fruits of your salvation we are blessed beyond imagin-ing As children of the resurrection we know life abundant Glorious God use what we return to you and multiple these gifts for your wondrous works Amen
Take courage The greatness of God is unsearchableGo out into the world in confidence knowingGod goes before us comforting the grievingGod goes beside us healing brokennessGod goes behind us bringing resurrection
Special Days Commentary
November 10 ndash Mawlid al Nabhi (Islam) Muslims celebrate this day as the birthday of the prophet Mohammed the founder of Islam born this day in 570 Since the 13th century the day has been a major festival usually preceded by a month of celebration The day itself includes special worship gift-giving and feasting While observed in many countries some conservative Muslim sects consider the celebration idolatrous
November 11 ndash Armistice DayRemembrance Day Veteransrsquo DayAt the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the armistice ndash laying down of arms ndash was signed to end the first World War Many nations continue to call this Armistice Day while others name it Remem-brance recalling the sacrifice made by women and men in both World War I ndash ldquothe war to end all warsrdquo ndash and the many wars that have taken place since
November 12 ndash Bahalsquoulsquollahrsquos Birthday (Bahalsquoi)The birthday of the founder of the Baharsquoi faith is often observed with prayers feasts and community activities Baharsquoursquollah was born in Nur Persia in 1817
153Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Poetry and Prose bull November 10 2019
Presence To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour
ndash William Blake
Our sense of time is altered in moments of deep and intense experi-ence so we know what that means We feel at home in that now in that eternity because that is the only place where we really are We cannot be in the future and we cannot be in the past we can only be in the present We are only real to the extent to which we are living in the present here and now
ndash David Steindl-RastThe Music of Silence
At our first session my then-new spiritual director Carol asked about my spiritual practice I told her that my very best time for practice is early morning
ndash before my monkey mind gets too revved up My favourite practice I told her is embodied prayer Embodied prayer can be mindful gestures yoga qigong dance or complex sacred movements When my prayers are expressed in and through my body I am more fully in the present moment less distracted and more whole
Carol asked why the movement is so important to me I explained that I pray and meditate better when I remember that I live in a body and when all of me is awake and present
Carol persisted ldquoWhat makes the dancing a spiritual practice and not just exerciserdquo she asked
Such a good question ldquoItrsquos the quality of presencerdquo I answered ldquoItrsquos about
my intention to be present to the moment itself to my own body and experience and thereby to be as fully present to the Beloved as possiblerdquo
The world is full of interesting and not-so-interesting distractions And I can be very distractible When I am present I am awake to wonder discovery and a sense of being part of the seamless Onenesshellip
A Practice of Presence1 Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floorearth Observe your grounding to the earth by paying attention
to your sitting bones and buttocks being supported by the chair yoursquore in and visualizing its connectedness to the ground Be aware also of your connection to the earth through the soles of your feet
Stay with this visualization until you know at both cognitive and physical-sensate levels that you are solidly supported in this moment ndash held to the earth by the pull of gravity
Pause and enjoy this awareness
2 Visualize a cord of light that starts at your tailbone and extends upwards along the vertebrae that channel your spinal cord In your mindrsquos eye picture this cord continuing up and out through the top of your head and connecting you to the sky
Allow this connection to the heavens to hold you upright spine relaxed yet awake in comfortable vertical align-ment
While experiencing this connection to sky remem-ber your relationship to earth
Rest in this sense of being held and supported be-tween earth and sky
3 Turn your attention to your breathing Without changing anything become aware of the natural
rhythm of your breath Notice the inhalation pause exhalation pausehellip As you notice the rhythm of your breathing say to
yourself I know I am breathing in and I know I am breathing out
Be mindful only of your breathing for a few com-plete cycles inhala tion pause exhalation pause
Whenif you find your thoughts wandering gently come back to observing your breath
This practice can be done very slowly to give ample oppor-tunity to sink ever more deeply into the awareness that you live in a body that is held and supported between heaven and earth and that moment by moment the gift of life enters the body through the breath
Going Beyond Words 10 Practices for Spiritual Unfolding by Lois Huey-Heck Copyright copy 2010 Lois Huey-Heck
Wood Lake Publishing Inc Used by permission
154 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
155Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
156 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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legs
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I sa
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ay in
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ry w
ay I
love
you
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butt
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zip
up
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zipp
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n m
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face
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ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
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ry w
ay I
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It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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152 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Bless
Worship Outline bull November 10 2019
Prayer of dedication or offering prayerAs fruits of your salvation we are blessed beyond imagin-ing As children of the resurrection we know life abundant Glorious God use what we return to you and multiple these gifts for your wondrous works Amen
Take courage The greatness of God is unsearchableGo out into the world in confidence knowingGod goes before us comforting the grievingGod goes beside us healing brokennessGod goes behind us bringing resurrection
Special Days Commentary
November 10 ndash Mawlid al Nabhi (Islam) Muslims celebrate this day as the birthday of the prophet Mohammed the founder of Islam born this day in 570 Since the 13th century the day has been a major festival usually preceded by a month of celebration The day itself includes special worship gift-giving and feasting While observed in many countries some conservative Muslim sects consider the celebration idolatrous
November 11 ndash Armistice DayRemembrance Day Veteransrsquo DayAt the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the armistice ndash laying down of arms ndash was signed to end the first World War Many nations continue to call this Armistice Day while others name it Remem-brance recalling the sacrifice made by women and men in both World War I ndash ldquothe war to end all warsrdquo ndash and the many wars that have taken place since
November 12 ndash Bahalsquoulsquollahrsquos Birthday (Bahalsquoi)The birthday of the founder of the Baharsquoi faith is often observed with prayers feasts and community activities Baharsquoursquollah was born in Nur Persia in 1817
153Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Poetry and Prose bull November 10 2019
Presence To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour
ndash William Blake
Our sense of time is altered in moments of deep and intense experi-ence so we know what that means We feel at home in that now in that eternity because that is the only place where we really are We cannot be in the future and we cannot be in the past we can only be in the present We are only real to the extent to which we are living in the present here and now
ndash David Steindl-RastThe Music of Silence
At our first session my then-new spiritual director Carol asked about my spiritual practice I told her that my very best time for practice is early morning
ndash before my monkey mind gets too revved up My favourite practice I told her is embodied prayer Embodied prayer can be mindful gestures yoga qigong dance or complex sacred movements When my prayers are expressed in and through my body I am more fully in the present moment less distracted and more whole
Carol asked why the movement is so important to me I explained that I pray and meditate better when I remember that I live in a body and when all of me is awake and present
Carol persisted ldquoWhat makes the dancing a spiritual practice and not just exerciserdquo she asked
Such a good question ldquoItrsquos the quality of presencerdquo I answered ldquoItrsquos about
my intention to be present to the moment itself to my own body and experience and thereby to be as fully present to the Beloved as possiblerdquo
The world is full of interesting and not-so-interesting distractions And I can be very distractible When I am present I am awake to wonder discovery and a sense of being part of the seamless Onenesshellip
A Practice of Presence1 Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floorearth Observe your grounding to the earth by paying attention
to your sitting bones and buttocks being supported by the chair yoursquore in and visualizing its connectedness to the ground Be aware also of your connection to the earth through the soles of your feet
Stay with this visualization until you know at both cognitive and physical-sensate levels that you are solidly supported in this moment ndash held to the earth by the pull of gravity
Pause and enjoy this awareness
2 Visualize a cord of light that starts at your tailbone and extends upwards along the vertebrae that channel your spinal cord In your mindrsquos eye picture this cord continuing up and out through the top of your head and connecting you to the sky
Allow this connection to the heavens to hold you upright spine relaxed yet awake in comfortable vertical align-ment
While experiencing this connection to sky remem-ber your relationship to earth
Rest in this sense of being held and supported be-tween earth and sky
3 Turn your attention to your breathing Without changing anything become aware of the natural
rhythm of your breath Notice the inhalation pause exhalation pausehellip As you notice the rhythm of your breathing say to
yourself I know I am breathing in and I know I am breathing out
Be mindful only of your breathing for a few com-plete cycles inhala tion pause exhalation pause
Whenif you find your thoughts wandering gently come back to observing your breath
This practice can be done very slowly to give ample oppor-tunity to sink ever more deeply into the awareness that you live in a body that is held and supported between heaven and earth and that moment by moment the gift of life enters the body through the breath
Going Beyond Words 10 Practices for Spiritual Unfolding by Lois Huey-Heck Copyright copy 2010 Lois Huey-Heck
Wood Lake Publishing Inc Used by permission
154 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
155Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
156 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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s the
y le
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t the
wor
ld a
roun
d th
em
bullTh
ey h
ave
man
y qu
estio
ns
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e m
orni
ng I
open
up
my
eyes
I s
tret
ch m
y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
I but
ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
my
zipp
ers
put o
n m
y so
cks
and
shoe
sI w
ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
I sa
yldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
I eat
my
food
at
bre
akfa
st l
unch
and
din
ner
I bow
my
head
and
say
ldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
jum
p an
d la
ugh
and
play
an
d w
hen
we
stop
to r
est
we
say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
The
sun
has
set
and
I clim
b in
to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
pray
ers
are
said
I s
ay
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
Tam
bouri
ne
Play
ing
a m
usic
al in
stru
men
t is o
ne
way
we
can
say
how
muc
h w
e lo
ve
God
You
will
nee
d a
thic
k pa
per
plat
e
mar
kers
or
cr
ayon
s
or
penc
ils
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e pa
per
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amer
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4 jin
gle
bells
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le p
unch
4
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cle
aner
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ths
of y
arn
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pler
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ruct
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bullD
ecor
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he t
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mid
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of tw
o si
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15
cm
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om th
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f the
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3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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153Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Poetry and Prose bull November 10 2019
Presence To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour
ndash William Blake
Our sense of time is altered in moments of deep and intense experi-ence so we know what that means We feel at home in that now in that eternity because that is the only place where we really are We cannot be in the future and we cannot be in the past we can only be in the present We are only real to the extent to which we are living in the present here and now
ndash David Steindl-RastThe Music of Silence
At our first session my then-new spiritual director Carol asked about my spiritual practice I told her that my very best time for practice is early morning
ndash before my monkey mind gets too revved up My favourite practice I told her is embodied prayer Embodied prayer can be mindful gestures yoga qigong dance or complex sacred movements When my prayers are expressed in and through my body I am more fully in the present moment less distracted and more whole
Carol asked why the movement is so important to me I explained that I pray and meditate better when I remember that I live in a body and when all of me is awake and present
Carol persisted ldquoWhat makes the dancing a spiritual practice and not just exerciserdquo she asked
Such a good question ldquoItrsquos the quality of presencerdquo I answered ldquoItrsquos about
my intention to be present to the moment itself to my own body and experience and thereby to be as fully present to the Beloved as possiblerdquo
The world is full of interesting and not-so-interesting distractions And I can be very distractible When I am present I am awake to wonder discovery and a sense of being part of the seamless Onenesshellip
A Practice of Presence1 Sit comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the floorearth Observe your grounding to the earth by paying attention
to your sitting bones and buttocks being supported by the chair yoursquore in and visualizing its connectedness to the ground Be aware also of your connection to the earth through the soles of your feet
Stay with this visualization until you know at both cognitive and physical-sensate levels that you are solidly supported in this moment ndash held to the earth by the pull of gravity
Pause and enjoy this awareness
2 Visualize a cord of light that starts at your tailbone and extends upwards along the vertebrae that channel your spinal cord In your mindrsquos eye picture this cord continuing up and out through the top of your head and connecting you to the sky
Allow this connection to the heavens to hold you upright spine relaxed yet awake in comfortable vertical align-ment
While experiencing this connection to sky remem-ber your relationship to earth
Rest in this sense of being held and supported be-tween earth and sky
3 Turn your attention to your breathing Without changing anything become aware of the natural
rhythm of your breath Notice the inhalation pause exhalation pausehellip As you notice the rhythm of your breathing say to
yourself I know I am breathing in and I know I am breathing out
Be mindful only of your breathing for a few com-plete cycles inhala tion pause exhalation pause
Whenif you find your thoughts wandering gently come back to observing your breath
This practice can be done very slowly to give ample oppor-tunity to sink ever more deeply into the awareness that you live in a body that is held and supported between heaven and earth and that moment by moment the gift of life enters the body through the breath
Going Beyond Words 10 Practices for Spiritual Unfolding by Lois Huey-Heck Copyright copy 2010 Lois Huey-Heck
Wood Lake Publishing Inc Used by permission
154 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
155Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
156 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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ood
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teP
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odPs
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145
1ndash5
17ndash
21
Tip
s fo
r th
ree-
year
-old
sbull
They
are
oft
en fu
ll of
won
der a
s the
y le
arn
abou
t the
wor
ld a
roun
d th
em
bullTh
ey h
ave
man
y qu
estio
ns
In th
e m
orni
ng I
open
up
my
eyes
I s
tret
ch m
y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
I but
ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
my
zipp
ers
put o
n m
y so
cks
and
shoe
sI w
ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
I sa
yldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
I eat
my
food
at
bre
akfa
st l
unch
and
din
ner
I bow
my
head
and
say
ldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
jum
p an
d la
ugh
and
play
an
d w
hen
we
stop
to r
est
we
say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
The
sun
has
set
and
I clim
b in
to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
pray
ers
are
said
I s
ay
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
Tam
bouri
ne
Play
ing
a m
usic
al in
stru
men
t is o
ne
way
we
can
say
how
muc
h w
e lo
ve
God
You
will
nee
d a
thic
k pa
per
plat
e
mar
kers
or
cr
ayon
s
or
penc
ils
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s
4 jin
gle
bells
ho
le p
unch
4
pipe
cle
aner
s or
leng
ths
of y
arn
or ri
bbon
sta
pler
Inst
ruct
ions
bullD
ecor
ate
your
pap
er p
late
bull
Punc
h ho
les
at t
he t
op
bott
om
and
mid
dle
of tw
o si
des
arou
nd
the
edge
s of
the
pla
te a
bout
15
cm
05
in fr
om th
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lls u
sing
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pip
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rs t
hrou
gh
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hole
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r pla
te a
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ist
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e
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ut
leng
ths
of
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s an
d st
aple
a b
unch
to
the
bott
om o
f the
pap
er p
late
bull
Dan
ce w
hile
sha
king
the
tam
-bo
urin
e an
d sa
ying
ldquoP
rais
e G
odrdquo
Child
ren
s Act
ivity
Lea
flet bull
Nov
embe
r 10
201
9
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
32
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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154 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Bible Story bull November 10 2019
A recording of this story is available in MP3 format in the Audio Stories folder
Davidrsquos Song of PraiseBased on Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21David awoke to the sound of a songbird on his window ledge The sun was just starting to warm the sky and a cool breeze blew across his face ruffling his hair David smiled and stretched He was happy He breathed in deeply smelling the fresh smell of earth and the aroma of something baking in the kitchen fire He wished he could just stop time right there in that moment Everything was so wonderful and warm and alive He reached for his harp and sang a song to God
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
I will praise you O Godand my children will too
and their children and all children thereafter
I will think about the beauty of all that you doand your wonders
that fill me with laughter
You are kind and fairand you always draw near
to the hearts of the ones who give praise
Irsquoll sing of your loveand all ears will hear
how Irsquoll praise you all of my days
I will praise you sovereign God and bless your name forever
Every day when I wake I will sing and praise your name forever
David wished he could feel this way forever but as the sun climbed higher in the sky the duties of the day began to weigh on his heart and he pulled himself from bed But from time to time he would sing this song again and feel that special happiness and peace that only God can give
Bible storyThe practice of storytellingMaterials recording of todayrsquos story
ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo player paper or drawing pads crayons pencils a copy of the directions displayed where all can see alternatively ar-range for a storyteller to present the story
Directions1 Listen to the story ldquoDavidrsquos Song of Praiserdquo 2 Write or draw your reflection on this psalm What words stand out for you What
images come to mind when you hear todayrsquos psalmYounger children What do you think it means to praise God and say that God is kind and fair Use the art supplies to draw or write about the good things God does
155Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
156 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
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ld a
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ey h
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estio
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e m
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ng I
open
up
my
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y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
I but
ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
my
zipp
ers
put o
n m
y so
cks
and
shoe
sI w
ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
I sa
yldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
I eat
my
food
at
bre
akfa
st l
unch
and
din
ner
I bow
my
head
and
say
ldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
jum
p an
d la
ugh
and
play
an
d w
hen
we
stop
to r
est
we
say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
The
sun
has
set
and
I clim
b in
to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
pray
ers
are
said
I s
ay
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
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bouri
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a m
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al in
stru
men
t is o
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way
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can
say
how
muc
h w
e lo
ve
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You
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nee
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thic
k pa
per
plat
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mar
kers
or
cr
ayon
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or
penc
ils
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e pa
per
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amer
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4 jin
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bells
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ruct
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ren
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ivity
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r 10
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3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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155Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for all ages
Suitable for all agesworking together
Living Learning Growing as DisciplesThe following stations might be set up around your worship space or in other places around the church Choose one or more practices depending on your space and numbers Display the directions
For your convenience instructions are formatted for printing and available in the Stations folder
The article ldquoConnecting with the Artrdquo on page 8 provides some background to the two posters for Season of Creation Pentecost 2 and some art engagement ideas for individuals and groups You might choose to
add an Art Engagement station each week using one of the art engagement ideas
Response centre The practice of creativityMaterials variety of art and craft ma-
terials a copy of the directions dis-played where all can see
Directions1 The writer of Psalm 145 reminds us that we can praise God and say thanks to God
each day2 Use the craft materials to make a symbol that will remind you to celebrate Godrsquos
amazing work Or create a symbol that will remind you to praise God every day
Stain glass window The practice of creativityMaterials white copy paper crayons
coloured pencils fine-point markers pencils newsprint spoons (metal or plastic) list with different names for God (Creator Refuge Shepherd Al-mighty Love and so on ndash see ldquoNames of Godrdquo on p 81) copies of the direc-tions displayed where all can see
Directions1 Look at the list of names for God add to the list of you have other ideas 2 Take a sheet of white paper a pencil and a dark crayon3 Fold the paper in half landscape orientation (right side longest edge meeting left
side longest edge) Unfold the paper and use the fold as the line on to which you write or print the name GOD or another name for God Make the letters large enough to almost fill one side of the folded page (See illustration)
4 Trace over pencil lettering firmly with a crayon Fold the paper The crayon name is now on the inside of the folded paper Take a spoon and rub across the crayon side of the paper Push firmly as you rub back and forth
5 Open the paper There will be a mirror image of the name on the other side of the fold Take the crayon and trace over this mirror transfer (See illustration)
6 Now for some further creativity Look at your design and imagine a stained glass window pane Add different shaped sections that will be filled in with markers in to make a unique work of art surrounding Godrsquos holy name The finished ldquowindowrdquo will be filled with hues and designs that hide or accent the name of God
156 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
Seas
ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
9 Co
pyrig
ht copy
Woo
d La
ke P
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hing
Inc
2018
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ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
9 Co
pyrig
ht copy
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hing
Inc
2018
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ason
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he Sp
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sons
FUSI
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on o
f Cre
atio
n bull P
ente
cost
2 2
016
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right
copy W
ood
Lake
Pub
lishi
ng In
c 20
15
Seas
ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
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2015
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ry
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Child
ren
s Act
ivity
Lea
flet bull
Nov
embe
r 6 2
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crea
teP
rais
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odPs
alm
145
1ndash5
17ndash
21
Tip
s fo
r th
ree-
year
-old
sbull
They
are
oft
en fu
ll of
won
der a
s the
y le
arn
abou
t the
wor
ld a
roun
d th
em
bullTh
ey h
ave
man
y qu
estio
ns
In th
e m
orni
ng I
open
up
my
eyes
I s
tret
ch m
y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
I but
ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
my
zipp
ers
put o
n m
y so
cks
and
shoe
sI w
ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
I sa
yldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
I eat
my
food
at
bre
akfa
st l
unch
and
din
ner
I bow
my
head
and
say
ldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
jum
p an
d la
ugh
and
play
an
d w
hen
we
stop
to r
est
we
say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
The
sun
has
set
and
I clim
b in
to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
pray
ers
are
said
I s
ay
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
Tam
bouri
ne
Play
ing
a m
usic
al in
stru
men
t is o
ne
way
we
can
say
how
muc
h w
e lo
ve
God
You
will
nee
d a
thic
k pa
per
plat
e
mar
kers
or
cr
ayon
s
or
penc
ils
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s
4 jin
gle
bells
ho
le p
unch
4
pipe
cle
aner
s or
leng
ths
of y
arn
or ri
bbon
sta
pler
Inst
ruct
ions
bullD
ecor
ate
your
pap
er p
late
bull
Punc
h ho
les
at t
he t
op
bott
om
and
mid
dle
of tw
o si
des
arou
nd
the
edge
s of
the
pla
te a
bout
15
cm
05
in fr
om th
e ed
ge
bullA
ttac
h be
lls u
sing
pip
e cl
eane
rs
yarn
or
ribb
on
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read
pip
e cl
eane
rs t
hrou
gh
the
hole
s of
you
r pla
te a
nd tw
ist
to s
ecur
e
bullC
ut
leng
ths
of
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s an
d st
aple
a b
unch
to
the
bott
om o
f the
pap
er p
late
bull
Dan
ce w
hile
sha
king
the
tam
-bo
urin
e an
d sa
ying
ldquoP
rais
e G
odrdquo
Child
ren
s Act
ivity
Lea
flet bull
Nov
embe
r 10
201
9
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
32
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
- _GoBack
- _GoBack
- _Hlk527549167
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156 Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSION Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Stations bull November 10 2019
Suitable for ages 6ndashadultworking together
Suitable for ages 6ndashadult
Questions for God The practice of bringing our questionsMaterials Childrenrsquos Letters to God by
Stuart Hample (Tom Bloom Eric Mar-shall Workman Pub Co) newsprint markers notebook copies of direc-tions displayed where all can see
DirectionsLuke 20 27ndash38 the gospel reading for this week is an example of human ponder-ings There are many mysteries riddles and conundrums in life The questions have importance on Earth Rules and expectations help our societies function However Jesus teaches that life with God is a different reality1 We all have questions about God and questions we would like to ask God Some
questions are frivolous others are quite serious Together brainstorm questions for God List on newsprint
Examples Many people say ldquoGod is on our siderdquo With so many opposing teams nations and religions whose side are you really on How are you able to love everybody Did Jesus have brothers and sisters
2 Our questions may hold clues to how we imagine God Is God a judge a referee a healer a Santa a teacher When you pose your questions to God with whom are you talking
3 Read selected entries from the book Childrenrsquos Letter to God Who is God to some of these letter writers
4 As a group compile a list of questions you may want to ask God Write them down in a notebook that can be shared with others throughout the church
5 You may decide to write short letters to God and compile your own ldquoLetters to Godrdquo booklet
6 Close with prayerHoly One you who made us and are with us and within us we have many questions about life death and life beyond death Thank you for listening to our questions Help us accept that every question need not have an answer What a relief Amen
Alphabet psalm The practice of praiseMaterials paper pens pencils cray-
ons Bibles or copies of Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21 a copy of directions displayed where all can see invite people to bring personal journals
Directions1 Read aloud todayrsquos focus psalm (Psalm 1451ndash5 17ndash21) Keep in mind that in the
original Hebrew this psalm is actually an acrostic poem ndash each verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet
2 Create your own praise acrostic Choose a word that means ldquopraiserdquo to you ndash or even the word praise itself Next write a short phrase or sentence that begins with letters in your word
Jumping with happiness at sunny weather
O
Y
3 Write your alphabet psalm on paper or in your journal
Seas
ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
9 Co
pyrig
ht copy
Woo
d La
ke P
ublis
hing
Inc
2018
Seas
ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
9 Co
pyrig
ht copy
Woo
d La
ke P
ublis
hing
Inc
2018
4
1Se
ason
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he Sp
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Tip
s fo
r th
ree-
year
-old
sbull
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are
oft
en fu
ll of
won
der a
s the
y le
arn
abou
t the
wor
ld a
roun
d th
em
bullTh
ey h
ave
man
y qu
estio
ns
In th
e m
orni
ng I
open
up
my
eyes
I s
tret
ch m
y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
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ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
my
zipp
ers
put o
n m
y so
cks
and
shoe
sI w
ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
I sa
yldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
I eat
my
food
at
bre
akfa
st l
unch
and
din
ner
I bow
my
head
and
say
ldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
jum
p an
d la
ugh
and
play
an
d w
hen
we
stop
to r
est
we
say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
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sun
has
set
and
I clim
b in
to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
pray
ers
are
said
I s
ay
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
Tam
bouri
ne
Play
ing
a m
usic
al in
stru
men
t is o
ne
way
we
can
say
how
muc
h w
e lo
ve
God
You
will
nee
d a
thic
k pa
per
plat
e
mar
kers
or
cr
ayon
s
or
penc
ils
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s
4 jin
gle
bells
ho
le p
unch
4
pipe
cle
aner
s or
leng
ths
of y
arn
or ri
bbon
sta
pler
Inst
ruct
ions
bullD
ecor
ate
your
pap
er p
late
bull
Punc
h ho
les
at t
he t
op
bott
om
and
mid
dle
of tw
o si
des
arou
nd
the
edge
s of
the
pla
te a
bout
15
cm
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in fr
om th
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ttac
h be
lls u
sing
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or
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on
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e cl
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hrou
gh
the
hole
s of
you
r pla
te a
nd tw
ist
to s
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ut
leng
ths
of
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s an
d st
aple
a b
unch
to
the
bott
om o
f the
pap
er p
late
bull
Dan
ce w
hile
sha
king
the
tam
-bo
urin
e an
d sa
ying
ldquoP
rais
e G
odrdquo
Child
ren
s Act
ivity
Lea
flet bull
Nov
embe
r 10
201
9
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N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy
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Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
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ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
9 Co
pyrig
ht copy
Woo
d La
ke P
ublis
hing
Inc
2018
Seas
ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
9 Co
pyrig
ht copy
Woo
d La
ke P
ublis
hing
Inc
2018
4
1Se
ason
s of t
he Sp
irittrade
Sea
sons
FUSI
ON
Seas
on o
f Cre
atio
n bull P
ente
cost
2 2
016
Copy
right
copy W
ood
Lake
Pub
lishi
ng In
c 20
15
Seas
ons o
f the
Spiri
ttrade S
easo
nsFU
SIO
N Se
ason
of C
reat
ion
bull Pen
teco
st 2
201
6 Co
pyrig
ht copy
Woo
d La
ke P
ublis
hing
Inc
2015
4
1
sto
ry
ti
me
Child
ren
s Act
ivity
Lea
flet bull
Nov
embe
r 6 2
016
crea
teP
rais
e G
odPs
alm
145
1ndash5
17ndash
21
Tip
s fo
r th
ree-
year
-old
sbull
They
are
oft
en fu
ll of
won
der a
s the
y le
arn
abou
t the
wor
ld a
roun
d th
em
bullTh
ey h
ave
man
y qu
estio
ns
In th
e m
orni
ng I
open
up
my
eyes
I s
tret
ch m
y ar
ms
and
legs
and
I sa
y
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
I but
ton
my
butt
ons
zip
up
my
zipp
ers
put o
n m
y so
cks
and
shoe
sI w
ash
my
face
and
bru
sh m
y te
eth
and
then
I sa
yldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
Just
bef
ore
I eat
my
food
at
bre
akfa
st l
unch
and
din
ner
I bow
my
head
and
say
ldquoE
very
day
in e
very
way
I lo
ve y
ou G
odrdquo
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith a
ll m
y to
ys
I lik
e to
pla
y w
ith o
ther
gir
ls a
nd b
oys
We
run
and
jum
p an
d la
ugh
and
play
an
d w
hen
we
stop
to r
est
we
say
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
The
sun
has
set
and
I clim
b in
to m
y be
dW
hen
my
bedt
ime
pray
ers
are
said
I s
ay
ldquoEve
ry d
ay in
eve
ry w
ay I
love
you
God
rdquo
Tam
bouri
ne
Play
ing
a m
usic
al in
stru
men
t is o
ne
way
we
can
say
how
muc
h w
e lo
ve
God
You
will
nee
d a
thic
k pa
per
plat
e
mar
kers
or
cr
ayon
s
or
penc
ils
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s
4 jin
gle
bells
ho
le p
unch
4
pipe
cle
aner
s or
leng
ths
of y
arn
or ri
bbon
sta
pler
Inst
ruct
ions
bullD
ecor
ate
your
pap
er p
late
bull
Punc
h ho
les
at t
he t
op
bott
om
and
mid
dle
of tw
o si
des
arou
nd
the
edge
s of
the
pla
te a
bout
15
cm
05
in fr
om th
e ed
ge
bullA
ttac
h be
lls u
sing
pip
e cl
eane
rs
yarn
or
ribb
on
bullTh
read
pip
e cl
eane
rs t
hrou
gh
the
hole
s of
you
r pla
te a
nd tw
ist
to s
ecur
e
bullC
ut
leng
ths
of
crep
e pa
per
stre
amer
s an
d st
aple
a b
unch
to
the
bott
om o
f the
pap
er p
late
bull
Dan
ce w
hile
sha
king
the
tam
-bo
urin
e an
d sa
ying
ldquoP
rais
e G
odrdquo
Child
ren
s Act
ivity
Lea
flet bull
Nov
embe
r 10
201
9
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
32
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
- _GoBack
- _GoBack
- _Hlk527549167
- _GoBack
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- _gjdgxs
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Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2019 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2018
32
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
Seasons of the Spirittrade SeasonsFUSIO
N Season of Creation bull Pentecost 2 2016 Copyright copy
Wood Lake Publishing Inc 2015
3
activity
2
It is good to tell about all the good things that God has done for us Sometimes we sing and play instruments to tell about Godrsquos lovebull Connect the dots for the instrumentsbull Use markers to decorate the picture of children singing about Godrsquos love
- _GoBack
- _GoBack
- _Hlk527549167
- _GoBack
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- _gjdgxs
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